5 Language of RECLAIM Process UnitPretty much everything else that is not major, large, and is subject to permit requirementsContinuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS)SensorsData Acquisition System (DAS)Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA)

8 CEMS Calibration Must be calibrated dailyUnsuccessful calibration results in missing dataCalibration records must be keptCalibration gases must be certifiedAnnual certification of entire measurement system by RATA test

10 CEMS – Missing DataEach 1-hour reading must be based on four valid 15-minute readingsOne missing 15-min data point means the whole hour is missingExcept for calibration & maintenance times when as few as two 15-min points are acceptableHow do you know you have missing data?Look at the data for obvious gaps and inconsistencies

13 Report Schedule Daily Monthly Quarterly CertificationBy 5:00 PM the next dayMonthly15 days after end of the monthQuarterly Certification30 days after end of the quarterAnnual Permit Emissions Program (APEP)60 days after end of the compliance year

14 Electronic Reporting Use SCAQMD website to reportERS Web ReportingUse any computer with a modemHyperterminalSend a text file with a strict formatCheck format with test number( )Submit valid data( )

15 Confirm Electronic ReportingWeb Access to Electronic Reporting System (WATERS)Data Acceptance CheckTransmission checkType in facility ID and passwordNote that if the report was late, it will NOT show up in WATERS, but will show up in Transmission Check

16 Source Test Reports Major Large sources Process unitsCEMS RATA testing every 6 or 12 monthsLarge sourcesEvery three years for NOxAnnual source test for CO (boilers)Process unitsEvery five years to verify concentration limits

17 Breakdown ReportingYou are required to report breakdowns (Rule 2004(i))Call the SCAQMD within one hour of breakdown or within one hour of when you should have reasonably known! (800-CUT-SMOG)Write down the report number and operator name/numberSubmit report to SCAQMD 7 days after correction but no later than 30 days from initial date of breakdown

21 Preparation: Get OrganizedHave a copy of your current permit in a 3 ring binderKeep all current and previous permits organized in filesCreate a facility map showing equipment locationsKeep organized files of submitted reportsOrganize your recordsElectronic and hardcopy

24 When the Inspector ComesInspectors do have a legal basis to inspect equipment and recordsTreat the inspector with respect and understanding for their jobProvide documents quicklyMake copies of any requested records

25 Dealing with Notices to ComplyUnderstand the problemUnderstand the specific rule or regulatory requirementFollow deadlines providedFix the problem and document complianceGet help if you need!

26 Dealing With Notices of ViolationUnderstand the problemUnderstand the specific rule or regulatory requirementFollow deadlines providedYou may have to shut down equipment to avoid further violations or increased finesApply for a variance if you need to continue operatingGet professional help (i.e. an attorney)

27 Resources for Help Talk to your Account Executive (AE)For permitting assistanceFor equipment informationFor incentive programsCall The Gas Company’s Air Quality AnswerLine with any combustion related air quality question!800-GAS-2000 or